Analysis of the SCTP behavior in mobile ad hoc networks with multi streaming ABSTRACT

In this paper we have evaluated the SCTP behavior in order to show the advantages of multistreaming in ad hoc networks. Ad hoc networks are highly error prone because of node mobility and interference and channel fading on wireless links. This is why we have assumed a system characterized by high error rate in the wireless communication links. At first we have discussed the error model that summarizes the possible causes of message lost in the network and we have selected the routing protocol that affects the least SCTP performance. Then we have presented our results comparing the SCTP against the TCP, assuming different scenarios. The main result we have achieved has been to prove that multistreaming increases good put and reduces overhead if many errors occur during the communication because it limits the HOL blocking problem. Furthermore, the SCTP outperforms TCP especially if small buffers at the receiver end point are used. Since wireless devices in ad hoc networks are generally characterized by limited resources and the size of the receiving buffer is directly proportional to the dimension of the device and to its power consumption, this result is very interesting. As consequence of the results we have shown in this paper, we can assert that at the transport layer the SCTP EXISTING SYSTEM: Ad hoc networks have emerged as a promising approach for communication in mobile environments. However, ad hoc networks are characterized by unique properties and challenging problems that limit the utilization of traditional networking techniques and protocols in this context. Wireless links are highly error prone and they can break frequently because of node mobility, interference and channel fading. It is very hard to maintain an end-to-end route, due to the dynamic topology of the system. In this paper we Consider the problem of maintaining reliable end-to-end communication in an ad hoc network. The main drawback here is HOL (head-of-line) blocking. PROPOSED SYSTEM: SCTP is reliable, connection and message oriented and it offers a partially ordered service. Such transport protocol is ideal for applications that need flexible control over the ordering of individual elements, like multimedia applications. Application data can be divided in independent Application Data Units (ADUs) and SCTP processed ADUs indifferent data streams (multistreaming approach). Each stream is kind of a sub-flow within the overall data flow, and the delivery of a sub-flow is independent from the others. SCTP multiplexes several data streams into one SCTP association. Here we are using AODV, DSDV, DSR routing algorithms for implementing multistreaming concept. REQUIREMENTS: SOFTWARE LINUX O.S NS-2/QUALNET SIMULATOR TOOL SUBMITTED BY B.MALLIKARJUNA REDDY T.VENU KRISHNA P.KASTHURI THEJA SD.MOHAMMED RAJA GUIDED BY R.THANDEESWRAN 11MIT0001 11MIT0012 11MIT0033 11MIT0070